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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D600
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Pentax K-3
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is fairly well matched but the D610 (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D610 was brought out 18 months before the K-3 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D610 grades against the K-3 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K-3 II

 D610 K-3 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Nikon D610

 K-3 II D610 
IntroducedApril 2015October 2013Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3 II

 D610 K-3 II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D610 compared to the K-3 II.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and K-3 II is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and K-3 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The D610 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The older D610 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography information
Pentax K-3 II Street photography information
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography advice
71
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (720 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography advice
66
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
bad battery pack (720 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D610
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 II
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Vlogging camera
30
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3 II
 Nikon D610Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D610 Pentax K-3 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-10-08 2015-04-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 27
Cross type focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 94 80
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 13.6
DXO Low light rating 2925 1106
Other
Battery life 900 photos 720 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,600 $829